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Red Sox Acquire 30-Year-Old Catcher From Nationals On Waivers

Red Sox Acquire 30-Year-Old Catcher From Nationals On Waivers

Summary

The Boston Red Sox have added catcher Mickey Gasper to their team. They claimed him off waivers from the Washington Nationals. Gasper is not guaranteed a spot on the Red Sox's opening-day roster.

Key Facts

  • The Red Sox picked up Mickey Gasper from the Washington Nationals.
  • Gasper is 30 years old and plays as a catcher.
  • The Nationals let Gasper go to make room for another player, Richard Lovelady.
  • Gasper was originally drafted by the New York Yankees but never played in MLB until 2024.
  • He played briefly for the Red Sox in 2024 without recording a hit but had some success with the Minnesota Twins.
  • The Red Sox now have 39 players on their 40-man roster.
  • It is not certain if Gasper will be part of the Red Sox's roster for the 2025 season opening.
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